unread message counter is missing on gmail and text messages.

[AC Question]

Do not understand the difference between notifications and the counter. Are the same thing?

 

[hallux]

What device? Many Android devices don't include that feature, it's not part of the base version of Android. Some manufacturers (Samsung being the biggest) include it in their skin that overlays the main OS.

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